RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW), North America’s leading provider of transit bus and sustainable transportation solutions, is pleased to announce the completion of a refurbished 30-foot Gillig Low Floor diesel transit bus for Minot City Transit in Minot, North Dakota.
The completed bus marks the successful conclusion of a project designed to provide Minot City Transit with a reliable, cost-effective fleet solution while extending the useful life of a proven transit vehicle. The refurbishment was completed at CCW’s Riverside, California facility.
Major Scope Highlights Include:
• Replacement of the existing engine with a Cummins ReCon diesel engine,
• Replacement of the existing transmission with a rebuilt Allison transmission
• Refurbishment of the radiator, charge air cooler (CAC), surge tank, air intake, and exhaust components
• Installation of new Altro commercial-grade flooring, reupholstery of passenger seating, a new ergonomic driver’s seat, refurbished stanchions, and refreshed interior panels
• New interior and exterior LED lighting, replacement of batteries, upgrades to electrical panels and wiring, and installation of a new Luminator destination sign
• Complete front and rear suspension rebuild, power steering system overhaul, and full brake rebuild
• Rebuilt wheelchair ramp, new ADA restraints, and updated accessibility signage
• Full HVAC service, including rebuilt components, new hoses, and installation of a Spheros auxiliary pre-heater
“It’s rewarding to see this project come together and know this bus is ready to get back on the road serving the Minot community,” said Jay Raber, Regional Sales Representative at Complete Coach Works. “Our team put a lot of work into delivering a vehicle Minot City Transit can rely on for years to come.”
The newly refurbished bus is now ready to serve riders throughout the Minot community. Its completion marks another step in Minot City Transit’s efforts to strengthen its fleet and continue providing safe, reliable transportation.